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Traditionally, the theater season in Detroit slows down over the summer, but there are still a lot of circuses, plays, shows, musicals, ballets and impersonation tributes scheduled in June, July and August.. A few shows even move outside, including Shakespeare in the Park. Check out the specific in the Detroit Theatre Guide to Plays, Broadways Shows and Musicals. Highlights include Architects of Air: Miracoco, American Idol Live!, The Wizard of Oz, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Voice Tour, Walking with Dinosaurs and Hamlet.

June is the traditional start of summer, so the month also hosts a lot of outdoor events. If you're looking for something To Do in June in Metro Detroit, check out the Detroit Grand Prix, Taste of Ann Arbor, Motor City Pride, Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth, Belleville National Strawberry Festival, Cruisin' Gratiot, River Days, Stars & Stripes Festival, Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, and Cruisin' Downriver.

This weekend you can still catch the Hot Tub & Spa Sale and Maximum Yield's Indoor Gardening Expo; but there are many, many more Trade Shows, Conventions, and Expos coming to Metro Detroit over the summer months:

So, it's sunny outside and the temperatures are getting warmer. If that means you're looking for some place cool and dark with a nice selection of beer and pub food, check out these Metro-Detroit favorites.

The Memorial Day Weekend traditionally heralds the coming of summer; but more importantly, Memorial Day is about honoring fallen U.S. soldiers. There are several ceremonies and parades scheduled in 2014, including:

The school year may be coming to a close, but summer is short when you're trying to figure out what to do for next year. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade have a lot of education choice in Michigan, including traditional public schools, charter schools, and online education. Of course, you can always home school your child or pay for them to go to a private school. If you're child is a little older or has special needs, there are even more options. To get more information, check out K-12 Schools and Education in Michigan.

It's finally getting warmer in Michigan, which means it's time to do some puttering about the garden. As you choose what to plant, keep in mind that there are a lot of benefits to plants that are native to Michigan. In other words, plants that developed naturally in the area rather than being brought in from other areas.